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- Claims data reveal a substantial burden of mental health and substance use disorders among Medicare beneficiaries, influencing clinical care and resource allocation.
- Diagnosis rates vary by demographic and geographic factors, highlighting inequities in detection, treatment access and service provision.
- Relying on claims alone underestimates true prevalence and constrains policy and payment decisions; improved surveillance and integrated care are needed.
JAMA Health Forum. 2026 May 1;7(5):e261330. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.1330.
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PMID:42213449 | DOI:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.1330
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